Enhance Community Health Worker

Posted 17 days ago

clarvida maineOrange (CA)

Community Health Workers Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$24.00 an hour

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About the role

Enhanced Community Health Worker (ECHW) Position at Clarvida - California

Job Title: Enhanced Community Health Worker (ECHW)

Location: Orange, California Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $24.00 an hour

About the Role: The Enhanced Community Health Worker (ECHW) provides culturally responsive, community-based support to individuals with significant mental health and substance use needs enrolled in Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS) and/or Drug Medi-Cal (DMC/DMC-ODS) programs. As part of California's BH-CONNECT initiative, this role helps individuals overcome barriers to care, navigate complex systems, access community resources, and remain engaged in treatment and supportive services. The ECHW serves as a trusted connector between clients, providers, families, and community resources while promoting stability, wellness, and improved health outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Conduct outreach and engagement activities with individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and complex social needs
Build trusting relationships using culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches
Support re-engagement efforts for individuals who have disconnected from services or are at risk of disengagement
Provide education on mental health, substance use, wellness, and healthy lifestyle practices
Assist individuals with self-management skills, goal setting, and health-related behavior changes
Reinforce treatment plans and provider recommendations as directed by the treatment team
Support clients in navigating healthcare, behavioral health, and social service systems
Assist with appointment scheduling, transportation coordination, referrals, and follow-up activities
Connect clients to housing, food assistance, benefits, employment resources, transportation, and other community services
Identify and address barriers impacting access to care and community supports
Conduct screenings and informal assessments to identify needs, strengths, and service gaps
Advocate for clients and support access to appropriate services and resources
Document services, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record according to Medi-Cal and organizational requirements
Collaborate with clinicians, case managers, peer support specialists, medical providers, and other team members to coordinate care
Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and care coordination activities
Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated lived experience reflective of the populations served, including behavioral health, homelessness, justice involvement, recovery, or similar experiences
Completion of a Community Health Worker certificate program or equivalent experience aligned with Community Health Worker competencies
Strong communication, engagement, and relationship-building skills
Knowledge of community-based resources and service systems
Ability to work effectively with high-acuity and diverse populations
Understanding of trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered care practices
Basic computer skills and ability to utilize electronic health record systems
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and active automobile insurance if field-based travel is required
Ability to complete required continuing education and training requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

One year or more of experience in community outreach, care coordination, case management, peer support, or behavioral health services
Bilingual Spanish preferred
Experience working in Full Service Partnership (FSP), ACT, crisis, or community-based behavioral health programs
Knowledge of Medi-Cal, Specialty Mental Health Services, DMC/DMC-ODS, or county behavioral health systems
Experience working with older adults, high utilizers of healthcare services, or individuals with complex behavioral health needs Compensation & Benefits Full-time Employees:
Paid vacation days (increase with tenure)
Separate sick leave that rolls over annually
Paid holidays
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
DailyPay – access your earnings without waiting for payday
Training, development, and career growth opportunities All Employees:
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance
Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
Mileage reimbursement (Benefits may vary by state or county) Work Location California – Community-based and field-based services, with office and telehealth support as applicable Local travel may be required to support client engagement and community resource linkage Employment Type Full-time

How to Apply: If you are passionate about supporting individuals through community engagement, care navigation, and advocacy, click "Apply Now" to join Clarvida as an Enhanced Community Health Worker. Help improve access to behavioral health care and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. About Clarvida Clarvida is a leader in behavioral health care, providing community-based mental health and human services. The organization is committed to delivering innovative care while fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment for employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Clarvida is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Fraud Alert: Clarvida never charges fees to apply. Official communication regarding job opportunities will only come from authorized @clarvida.com email addresses, notifications@jobvite.com, or verified LinkedIn profiles associated with Clarvida email accounts. Keywords Enhanced Community Health Worker, ECHW, Community Health Worker, BH-CONNECT, Care Navigation, Community Outreach, Behavioral Health, Specialty Mental Health Services, Medi-Cal, Social Determinants of Health, Case Management, Community Support Services, Clarvida Careers

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